We offer this program for those expected to respond when help is delayed. Whether you take this class for your own knowledge or for a regulatory requirement, it is important to know what to do when help is no longer just a phone call away.

This course is designed to provide awareness on what must be done to provide care in an environment where more advanced care is more than 1 hour away. Whether you are in an actual wilderness environment or not, there are many cases where you may find yourself without quick access to emergency assistance.

This course is 14 to 16 hours in length depending on class size. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Wilderness First Aid certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years and is recognized by the American Camping Association, Boy Scouts of America and other organizations.

• Initial Assessment
• Vital Signs
• Physical Exam, SAMPLE history
• Control of Life Threatening Bleeding 
• Injuries to the Head and Spine.
• Injuries to Muscles and Bones (Splinting)
• Medical Emergencies (heart attack, stroke, diabetes, allergic reaction, asthma, etc)
  
• Evacuation Considerations
• Hands-on time and Scenario Practice.

You may take this course to meet any basic first aid requirement. While not mandatory, prior basic first aid training may be helpful. No CPR training is included in this course, CPR training is not needed to successfully complete this course.

On-site Options:

We are available to provide this training on-site at your location, please contact us for details. We also offer a one day version of this course for on-site classes, which includes much of the same information in a more convenient 8 hour class.

Mandatory Textbook:

The textbook is not included in the course fee. You must obtain the textbook for pre-course review as this enables us to reduce presentation time in favor of increase hands-on and group discussion time.

The textbook used is Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0763751456. The textbook is available from all bookstores, and is commonly available used for less through Amazon.com or other sources.

Cost, Length and Schedules:

* = The course length is an estimate, not a guarantee. The length depends on participant knowledge, preparation and attendance.